The Benefits Of Yoga

I started practicing yoga 3 years ago while going through a difficult time in my life. Since then it has become something that I love and I like to share with my friends, family and now with you. Today, practicing yoga and meditation daily has helped me to strengthen my relationship with myself and has made a big difference in my sedentary lifestyle.

What should you know about yoga if you are new to the subject and you want to practice it or you are not very clear about what it is? Yoga is a discipline that has been practiced for thousands of years. it is designed to rejuvenate the body and mind, and it is about focusing on the self. This discipline grows with you as you tune into the body-spirit connection. In short, yoga is a journey in self-development of yourself. You can perceive how you are evolving with each practice.

Now I will mention some of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

Increases flexibility

Increased flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. It is normal that during your first class you are not able to touch the toes of your feet and much less think about making a backbend. This happens because over time, with low mobility, the muscles are atrophied and the joints are installed in a limited range of motion. But as you practice you will notice how there are gradual loosening and positions that seemed impossible would be possible.

More strength and toning

Something I really like about yoga is that, unlike other types of training where you use irons like weights, resistance bands or other exercise equipment (something that is not my style at all), your own body is used as weight. Since it requires you to hold your own weight in various positions and this naturally strengthens your muscles.

Improves posture

Has anyone ever told you to stop tilting or to stand more straight? Bad posture not only looks bad, but also has a negative impact on the body, as it is related to neck pain, back pain, joint problems, and muscle fatigue. Yoga is one of the best ways to improve posture since each position is aimed at getting the body back into its proper alignment.

Improves balance and concentration

Each position, from the most advanced to the simplest ones, help to improve balance and concentration. Since you must concentrate and focus to be able to perform the posture correctly. By improving concentration, proprioception increases, which is the ability to feel what your body is doing and where it is in space, resulting in a better balance.

You lose weight and become more aware of the food you eat

Weight loss is a bonus for those who practice yoga. Yoga helps boost metabolism by making minerals and vitamins better absorbed, and building muscles, two things that are essential to lose weight. The new awareness we have of our body and detoxification, incentives you to avoid filling your body with unhealthy and chemical foods.

You sleep better

Yoga helps to relax the nervous system, which is responsible for restorative sleep, contributing to a more complete, healthy, and beneficial sleep. When you have a good night’s sleep, your productivity increases, your stress level decreases, and your cognitive function improves. In addition, the meditative aspect of yoga helps calm the mind.

You have more confidence in yourself, better self-esteem and you develop a strong relationship with yourself

The practice of yoga allows you to connect more deeply with yourself and with your body. You start to feel more confident that you can do things you thought you could never do, set goals, and do not give up. Yoga also helps to lower levels of stress, which is involved in many health problems.

I hope you liked this post and it has inspired you to start practicing yoga. Remember that you can leave your comments and suggestions below. Namaste!